Computer Science Instructor

*Code Ninjas Sensei – Coding Instructor & Youth Mentor* Do you love working with kids, bringing energy to a room, and making learning fun? Code Ninjas is looking for enthusiastic, outgoing, and dependable Senseis to join our team. While an interest in coding, gaming, robotics, or technology is a plus, we are especially looking for people with the personality, patience, and passion to connect with kids and create an amazing experience every time they walk into our center. Our ideal Sensei is someone who enjoys being around kids, is comfortable starting conversations, can keep a group engaged, and wants to be part of a fun, energetic team. *What You’ll Do* As a Code Ninjas Sensei, you’ll help kids learn through coding, games, STEM activities, robotics, and hands-on projects while encouraging them to problem-solve, think creatively, and build confidence. *You may also:* * Work with kids individually and in small groups * Help students through coding and STEM activities * Encourage kids when they get stuck and celebrate their successes * Create a fun, welcoming, and positive environment * Participate in center events and community activities * Help host birthday parties and special events * Work during school-day-off camps, summer camps, and holiday programs * Assist with robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, game design, AI, or other STEM activities * Interact with parents and help make every family feel welcome * Help keep the center organized, energetic, and engaging *Who We’re Looking For* We’re looking for someone who is: * Outgoing, friendly, and comfortable engaging with kids * Passionate about teaching, mentoring, or helping others learn * Energetic and able to keep kids excited and involved * Patient and encouraging when students need extra help * Comfortable speaking in front of groups * Willing to participate in birthday parties, camps, events, and special programs * Dependable, responsible, and able to work as part of a team * Comfortable communicating with both kids and parents * Excited to learn new technology and STEM programs *Experience* Previous experience working with children is strongly preferred. This may include: * Tutoring * Teaching * Coaching * Camp counseling * Babysitting * After-school programs * Youth programs * Robotics or STEM clubs * Volunteering with children * Birthday party or event hosting You do not need to be an expert programmer to be successful in this role. We provide training on our curriculum and programs. Experience or interest in any of the following is a plus: * Coding or computer science * Roblox * Minecraft * Robotics * Scratch * Python * JavaScript * Game development * AI * Engineering or STEM *The Personality We Love* Our strongest Senseis are not simply sitting behind a computer. They are the people who greet kids by name, ask about their latest project, get excited when a Ninja completes a challenge, jump into a camp activity, help run a birthday party, and aren't afraid to bring some personality and fun into the DOJO. If you're someone who enjoys *teaching, talking, laughing, encouraging, and helping kids discover what they're capable of*, we'd love to meet you. *Why Join Code Ninjas?* * Fun, casual, and energetic work environment * Work with kids who are excited about technology * Gain teaching, leadership, and mentoring experience * Learn coding, robotics, AI, and other STEM technologies * Opportunities to work camps, parties, events, and enrichment programs * Great experience for students pursuing education, computer science, engineering, psychology, communications, or other youth-focused careers * Opportunity to grow into additional leadership responsibilities *Schedule* We are looking for team members who can work a combination of: * Weekday afternoons and evenings * Weekends * School holidays and day camps * Summer camps * Birthday parties and special events Availability during school breaks and summer is a strong plus. *Ideal Candidates* This position can be a great fit for: College students, high school seniors with strong experience, education majors, computer science or engineering students, camp counselors, tutors, coaches, and anyone who genuinely enjoys working with kids. *Most importantly, we're looking for someone who brings positive energy, takes initiative, and wants to be part of the Code Ninjas community.* Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week Work Location: In person